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"Taylor [TX] Daily Press" - June 29, 1976

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Taylor Daily Press, Tuesday, June Section A, Page 1
Taylor Social Gains Sophistication in
By 1890, after or signed up well known house, also brought to the city company when at its height social life centered about an stands out in the memory of which they did with and more years of development, the Gruenwald syndicate, and any creditable and outstanding numbered about 25 members elaborate pavilion located at Taylor residents is the decor The ladies met community of Taylor, whose was through this channel that theatrical attractions. It will and often held competitive the "end of the carline" on 7th At about the turn of the "Enigma" which like prior card Barnes social life had earlier found Taylor theatre goers had the be recalled by some of the drills on Taylor grounds with street, where the Floyd Pierce century, new enthusiasm for social clubs of the city held basketball games skat-expression in sheep shearings, opportunity of seeing such earlier theatre goers that the San Antonio Zouaves, home now stands. The gallant the military again became most of its festivities in the ing parties and '"sewing foot races, roping contests and outstanding stars of their Wilson, the well known Irish Austin Light Guard and gentlemen and their lovely evidenced, and after the ballroom of the Grace but frequently impromptu gatherings, began as Richard Keene and James tenor, gave a number of Rockdale ladies of 1890 Taylor society dissolution of the original Later the "Enigma" merged thev held house and to develop tastes of a bit more O'Neil (father of Eugene performances in Taylor, which creditable account of never had to dance over a seam Taylor Rifles another military with the "Elks" club which invited their manv friends to sophistication. O'Neil). These stars, however, never failed to delight his themnselves and not in their outdoor company was organized. This was for years the pivot around join them in a social hour On
The winter "season" were not presented to Taylor audiences. It was here, too, infrequently came out victors flooring was laid in concentric was the beginning of Taylor's which the social life of Taylor occasions thev entertained the
blossomed the opening of audiences without some display that Taylor saw its first epic in these competitive drills. One circles, and the wide dips and company of Texas National revolved The "Elks" club young bachelors of with
traditional artistic cinema--"The Birth of a great disappointment to Mr. swirls of the graceful couples Guards. Mr. Booth also rooms were in the upper story a picnic or a dance Only one or
the Womack & "temper-ament"; for when 1916. Booth, however, was the fact need follow only their chosen organized this company and the Masonic two charter members of "The
Goldstein building facing these gentlemen arrived during the Spanish- circle. It was at the pavilion served for a short time as Frequently the "Elks" Bachelor Girls" still reside in
Broad street, which is known as Taylor and set eyes upon the Military American War of 1898 he made that the most elaborate and captain. These gentlemen, not entertained with formal Tavlor the names and
Second street to the present proportions and application to take his company impressive social functions of to be outdone by their dances and its was a nersonalities of all
generation. A few years later of the Taylor Opera House, and Mr. G. M. Booth, Chairman of infantry into battle but was the city took place. While predecessors, likewise resplendent sight to see the charming ladies are still
the late John built took note of the fact that the board of directors of rejected in favor of a cavalry dancing was the chief type of entertained their fair ladies beautifully gowned ladies of to most Tavlor
on the corner of Main and entrance to the theatre to Taylor National Bank, unit from Georgetown. G. M. diversion enjoyed at the with dances, picnics and Taylor, and neighboring towns, residents.
Fourth streets, where the opera be gained by an and affectionately known to his Booth, of course, was captain of pavilion; it was also used for excursions of various kinds being escorted to the club by It was in the armory of the
house was located for a few gay stairway, despite a blinding many friends as "Cap", his company, and some of the skating, cake The armory of this organization "Elks" attired in full dress with Taylor Rifles that the young
seasons, and which now rainstorm, they promptly organized the first military enlisted personnel recalled protracted meetings and was also located in the top hats where they danced military men entertained their
the home of the progressive Ira bolted and refused "to go on company in Taylor in 1891. Mr. were: the late Messrs. Melvin public gatherings of almost Thompson building, and it is away many a happy best girls with many gay and
Hardware Company; the It was only Booth attended A. & M. College Belcher, Tom Hoxie, Harry every kind. On the grounds recalled that in very ba Perhaps not all, but a few of the colorful dances where they
but building was destroyed through skillful handling by the during the years of 1883 and 84, Kamp, Maynard Robertson and were a first class baseball field, weather a cariole would be charter members of the "Elks" danced the Lancers Virginia
by and again the opera Grunewald syndicate that these and it was due to his ilitary Jim Challener, brother of C. B. and a bicycle race track, where engaged from the local livery which are recalled John Reel, schottishe, polka and the
house was moved. Mr. D. R. stars were finally persuaded to training at A. & M. that he was Challener. many state bicyclists would stable to transport the fair sex Brunner Hood Mendel, Leon Rye waltz On particularly
Mead was the owner of a two- their scheduled inspired to organize Taylor's Of RifleS meet in competition. Also there to the dances. Since the Melasky, Walter Heap, Spencer elaborate occasions,
story building the upper story first military company. Not was a small menagerie, which carriage trade had no canopy to Carradine, Howard Hoke, and orchestra from Austin (one of
of which next became home Elizabeth Fath played faust only did the young men of this The armory of the Taylor was the delight of the protect them from the elements the late Frank Welch, the best known orchestras in
of Taylor's opera house. This to a capacity house, and Dolly organization, known first as the offices of the Thompson Lum- nor from the mud under foot, Seawillow Henderson, Alex the state at that time (was
building located directly Varden was a favorite Texas Volunteer Guards and ber Yard, which building is the young gallants would make Hicks, Harry Ernest imported to furnish the music;
across the alley from Brunner many. Mrs; Elizabeth later becoming the Taylor now occupied by the Safeway a packsaddle and convey each Adams, Will Jaeggli, Jim if the armory not large
& Williams drug store and later Williams, daughter of the late Rifles, do an excellent job in Grocery store. During an Another scene of the lady from the cariole to the Conroy, Henry Gohmert, enough to accomodate the
became known as the Grau Dr. A. V. Doak, recalls that her the way of military training, initiation ceremony, it is community which played a door with the utmost care, and Womack and Dan crowd the scene of the dance
building, which stood for many father was once warned he was but it ws from this nucleus that recounted that the late Jim prominent part in the social life never did a lady arrive at these ' was transfered across the
years before being razed by fire breaking lent to attend a Taylor's most elite and dashing Challener, in an effort to make of Taylor was the famed Hoxie affairs with dampened feet or street the Grace Hotel, which
in the late 1920s. performance by Dolly Varden, clubs grew. a hasty exit stepped through an home on the Hoxie ranch about muddied skirts. In reviewing stood where the Schleider
whereupon he commented that Mr. Booth recalls that each open window and fell to the nine miles north of Taylor. The the history of the Taylor Furniture Cpmpany is now
This house owned and cotton" ground below, fortunately hospitality of the Hoxie family Natinal Guards such names as One of the most outstanding located. (Incidentally, the
house ana cotton. company, all of which were landing in a large sand-pile has become tradition, those of the late Gen. 0. E, Grace Hotel was named in
operated by Mr. Later a more pretentious under the administration of the with no serious injury their spacious and elegant Roberts and Peter Schram are honor of one of Taylor's
attracted stars of note, and open house was built, Adjutant General at Austin, but resulting, although feeling a home seems to have been open brought to mind as having nf known and highly respected
Taylor patrons of the arts conjunction the time these companies came little "beat up" for several to their friends at all served long and faithfully as citizens, Mrs. Grace Boyle
responded with enthusiastic department, on the site of the under the administration of the days afterward. Taylor's smart social set were captains of this company. Dellinger
applause. Mr Meade, in his present Hall. The late Mr. government and Old frequent visitors there for 13 for On occasions of this the
F. E. who was became known as the Texas elaborate balls, dinners, hunts of Messrs. Earthman
theatrical entertainment, manager of Taylor s last opera National Guard. Taylor's In balmier weather, Taylor's and house parties. Another social club which and (See L
MAIN STREET LOOKING NORTH 1895 Brick buildings National Bank building, still standing, at the front right corner. WEEK DAY TRAFFIC It was only a normal morning in Cross traffic is Fourth Street and the overpass of the
had quickly replaced the wooden structures of the earliest The. three buildings to the left were later destroyed by fires Taylor when this picture of Main Street was taken June 25. railroad is in the days. The picture is labeled 1895 and shows the old Taylor down through the years.
The Railroads:
Missouri Pacific Important Role In
For more than a century, the the work of industrial railroad's sales - marketing equipment and service needed Not only has MoPac freight service continued last
Missouri Pacific Railroad has development still goes on. personnel in following through to get the job done. continued to improve its plant year, enableing more
been a key factor in the Spearheading the Missouri on industrial location leads, Keeping pace with industry's and equipment but it has industries to obtain
industrial development of the Pacific's industrial and the preparation transportation requirements is maintained a of delivery of merchandise loaded
area it serves. The availability development program is Jack distribution of graphic a continuing process on leadership in intermodal in trailers and containers and
of rail transportation for the K. Wesley, assistant vice materials about available Missouri Pacific. To meet this freight services, combining the moved via rail to its
movement of raw materials to president at St. Louis. In the industrial sites to civic leaders challenge, MoPac has invested use of various modes of
the factories and the finished southwest area, he is capably and prospective industries are heavily in modernizing its transportation rail, Today, Missouri Pacific is
products to the world's markets assisted by Louis P. Vinet of the basics of the program. motive power and freight - barge and airplane to international in its freight
has been a major point to Dallas and Jack T. Taylor of The success of the railroad's carrying equipment. In 1975, provide its customers with services. Direct service to
consider in determining a Houston, directors of industrial efforts to attract industries to MoPac spent $138-million in more efficient and dependable eleven Gulf ports, three
suitable location for an development. The efforts of this the area it serves furtherance of its freight handling service. gateways to Mexico, and
industry site. organization are directed During 1975, a total of 177 new modernization program. Most More than 400 freight trains interline service to all major
MoPac serves a area toward serving the commercial and expanded industries of this money was invested in daily move over Missouri ports in the U.S. is
with its 12,000 miles of main and industrial enterprises located along Missouri rebuilding track and track Pacific's tracks. These include MoPac also offers
line mileage, with connections already located on the Pacific's line. These industries structures, and a record such fast freights as the transcontinental rail service,
to major gateways of the railroad's line as well as represented an estimated equipment purchasing piggyback fleet, chemical connecting Canada to Mexico
United States. attracting new industries to the capital investment of $862- program which included 2,591 trains, the "whirlwind" from via the Laredo gateway.
the early days towns served by the million. Since 1970, 1,100 firms new freight cars and 80 diesel the southeast to the west coast. MoPac also has sales offices
railroading, industrial agents MoPac's industrial have invested $3.4-billion in on- locomotives. Since 1961, Aditionally, more unit trains strategically located in Japan
have been actively engaged in development program always line facilities. Missouri Pacific has invested solid trainloads of coal, iron, and Mexico for handling the
the promotion of the is on the alert to secure new and The growing industrial might over $l-billion in its and rock are being added to details of import - export
While the industrial picture of expanded industrial growth for of the southwest demands modernization program, the growing list of special shipments. Thus, cities served
Texas and the southwest has the southwest. Direct contact adequate making it among the leaders in services offered by MoPac. by Missouri Pacific are readily
changed considerably since the with industries and industrial MoPac is prepared to provide terms of freight car fleet and The growth of the railroad's linked to the rest of the world
pioneering days of the 1870s. prospects, assistance of the the shipper with the type of overall quality of trackage. TOFC-COFC (piggyback) (See Page 8)
ROUND HOUSE The round-house, shown in the center picture here, was the repair shop for many of the steam locomotives that are pictured in the upper and lower sections. A
large work crew of experienced mechanics was based in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES A common sight on Missouri Pacific's rails are freight trains as singly or in tandem as shown, are powered by a V-type tubro charged diesel engine
Taylor. pictured above powered by three GP-35 diesel locomotives. The units, which can be operated capable of producing 2500 -h.p. Each locomotive weighs

Taylor Daily Press, Tuesday, June Section A, Page 1
Taylor Social Gains Sophistication in
By 1890, after or signed up well known house, also brought to the city company when at its height social life centered about an stands out in the memory of which they did with and more years of development, the Gruenwald syndicate, and any creditable and outstanding numbered about 25 members elaborate pavilion located at Taylor residents is the decor The ladies met community of Taylor, whose was through this channel that theatrical attractions. It will and often held competitive the "end of the carline" on 7th At about the turn of the "Enigma" which like prior card Barnes social life had earlier found Taylor theatre goers had the be recalled by some of the drills on Taylor grounds with street, where the Floyd Pierce century, new enthusiasm for social clubs of the city held basketball games skat-expression in sheep shearings, opportunity of seeing such earlier theatre goers that the San Antonio Zouaves, home now stands. The gallant the military again became most of its festivities in the ing parties and '"sewing foot races, roping contests and outstanding stars of their Wilson, the well known Irish Austin Light Guard and gentlemen and their lovely evidenced, and after the ballroom of the Grace but frequently impromptu gatherings, began as Richard Keene and James tenor, gave a number of Rockdale ladies of 1890 Taylor society dissolution of the original Later the "Enigma" merged thev held house and to develop tastes of a bit more O'Neil (father of Eugene performances in Taylor, which creditable account of never had to dance over a seam Taylor Rifles another military with the "Elks" club which invited their manv friends to sophistication. O'Neil). These stars, however, never failed to delight his themnselves and not in their outdoor company was organized. This was for years the pivot around join them in a social hour On
The winter "season" were not presented to Taylor audiences. It was here, too, infrequently came out victors flooring was laid in concentric was the beginning of Taylor's which the social life of Taylor occasions thev entertained the
blossomed the opening of audiences without some display that Taylor saw its first epic in these competitive drills. One circles, and the wide dips and company of Texas National revolved The "Elks" club young bachelors of with
traditional artistic cinema--"The Birth of a great disappointment to Mr. swirls of the graceful couples Guards. Mr. Booth also rooms were in the upper story a picnic or a dance Only one or
the Womack & "temper-ament"; for when 1916. Booth, however, was the fact need follow only their chosen organized this company and the Masonic two charter members of "The
Goldstein building facing these gentlemen arrived during the Spanish- circle. It was at the pavilion served for a short time as Frequently the "Elks" Bachelor Girls" still reside in
Broad street, which is known as Taylor and set eyes upon the Military American War of 1898 he made that the most elaborate and captain. These gentlemen, not entertained with formal Tavlor the names and
Second street to the present proportions and application to take his company impressive social functions of to be outdone by their dances and its was a nersonalities of all
generation. A few years later of the Taylor Opera House, and Mr. G. M. Booth, Chairman of infantry into battle but was the city took place. While predecessors, likewise resplendent sight to see the charming ladies are still
the late John built took note of the fact that the board of directors of rejected in favor of a cavalry dancing was the chief type of entertained their fair ladies beautifully gowned ladies of to most Tavlor
on the corner of Main and entrance to the theatre to Taylor National Bank, unit from Georgetown. G. M. diversion enjoyed at the with dances, picnics and Taylor, and neighboring towns, residents.
Fourth streets, where the opera be gained by an and affectionately known to his Booth, of course, was captain of pavilion; it was also used for excursions of various kinds being escorted to the club by It was in the armory of the
house was located for a few gay stairway, despite a blinding many friends as "Cap", his company, and some of the skating, cake The armory of this organization "Elks" attired in full dress with Taylor Rifles that the young
seasons, and which now rainstorm, they promptly organized the first military enlisted personnel recalled protracted meetings and was also located in the top hats where they danced military men entertained their
the home of the progressive Ira bolted and refused "to go on company in Taylor in 1891. Mr. were: the late Messrs. Melvin public gatherings of almost Thompson building, and it is away many a happy best girls with many gay and
Hardware Company; the It was only Booth attended A. & M. College Belcher, Tom Hoxie, Harry every kind. On the grounds recalled that in very ba Perhaps not all, but a few of the colorful dances where they
but building was destroyed through skillful handling by the during the years of 1883 and 84, Kamp, Maynard Robertson and were a first class baseball field, weather a cariole would be charter members of the "Elks" danced the Lancers Virginia
by and again the opera Grunewald syndicate that these and it was due to his ilitary Jim Challener, brother of C. B. and a bicycle race track, where engaged from the local livery which are recalled John Reel, schottishe, polka and the
house was moved. Mr. D. R. stars were finally persuaded to training at A. & M. that he was Challener. many state bicyclists would stable to transport the fair sex Brunner Hood Mendel, Leon Rye waltz On particularly
Mead was the owner of a two- their scheduled inspired to organize Taylor's Of RifleS meet in competition. Also there to the dances. Since the Melasky, Walter Heap, Spencer elaborate occasions,
story building the upper story first military company. Not was a small menagerie, which carriage trade had no canopy to Carradine, Howard Hoke, and orchestra from Austin (one of
of which next became home Elizabeth Fath played faust only did the young men of this The armory of the Taylor was the delight of the protect them from the elements the late Frank Welch, the best known orchestras in
of Taylor's opera house. This to a capacity house, and Dolly organization, known first as the offices of the Thompson Lum- nor from the mud under foot, Seawillow Henderson, Alex the state at that time (was
building located directly Varden was a favorite Texas Volunteer Guards and ber Yard, which building is the young gallants would make Hicks, Harry Ernest imported to furnish the music;
across the alley from Brunner many. Mrs; Elizabeth later becoming the Taylor now occupied by the Safeway a packsaddle and convey each Adams, Will Jaeggli, Jim if the armory not large
& Williams drug store and later Williams, daughter of the late Rifles, do an excellent job in Grocery store. During an Another scene of the lady from the cariole to the Conroy, Henry Gohmert, enough to accomodate the
became known as the Grau Dr. A. V. Doak, recalls that her the way of military training, initiation ceremony, it is community which played a door with the utmost care, and Womack and Dan crowd the scene of the dance
building, which stood for many father was once warned he was but it ws from this nucleus that recounted that the late Jim prominent part in the social life never did a lady arrive at these ' was transfered across the
years before being razed by fire breaking lent to attend a Taylor's most elite and dashing Challener, in an effort to make of Taylor was the famed Hoxie affairs with dampened feet or street the Grace Hotel, which
in the late 1920s. performance by Dolly Varden, clubs grew. a hasty exit stepped through an home on the Hoxie ranch about muddied skirts. In reviewing stood where the Schleider
whereupon he commented that Mr. Booth recalls that each open window and fell to the nine miles north of Taylor. The the history of the Taylor Furniture Cpmpany is now
This house owned and cotton" ground below, fortunately hospitality of the Hoxie family Natinal Guards such names as One of the most outstanding located. (Incidentally, the
house ana cotton. company, all of which were landing in a large sand-pile has become tradition, those of the late Gen. 0. E, Grace Hotel was named in
operated by Mr. Later a more pretentious under the administration of the with no serious injury their spacious and elegant Roberts and Peter Schram are honor of one of Taylor's
attracted stars of note, and open house was built, Adjutant General at Austin, but resulting, although feeling a home seems to have been open brought to mind as having nf known and highly respected
Taylor patrons of the arts conjunction the time these companies came little "beat up" for several to their friends at all served long and faithfully as citizens, Mrs. Grace Boyle
responded with enthusiastic department, on the site of the under the administration of the days afterward. Taylor's smart social set were captains of this company. Dellinger
applause. Mr Meade, in his present Hall. The late Mr. government and Old frequent visitors there for 13 for On occasions of this the
F. E. who was became known as the Texas elaborate balls, dinners, hunts of Messrs. Earthman
theatrical entertainment, manager of Taylor s last opera National Guard. Taylor's In balmier weather, Taylor's and house parties. Another social club which and (See L
MAIN STREET LOOKING NORTH 1895 Brick buildings National Bank building, still standing, at the front right corner. WEEK DAY TRAFFIC It was only a normal morning in Cross traffic is Fourth Street and the overpass of the
had quickly replaced the wooden structures of the earliest The. three buildings to the left were later destroyed by fires Taylor when this picture of Main Street was taken June 25. railroad is in the days. The picture is labeled 1895 and shows the old Taylor down through the years.
The Railroads:
Missouri Pacific Important Role In
For more than a century, the the work of industrial railroad's sales - marketing equipment and service needed Not only has MoPac freight service continued last
Missouri Pacific Railroad has development still goes on. personnel in following through to get the job done. continued to improve its plant year, enableing more
been a key factor in the Spearheading the Missouri on industrial location leads, Keeping pace with industry's and equipment but it has industries to obtain
industrial development of the Pacific's industrial and the preparation transportation requirements is maintained a of delivery of merchandise loaded
area it serves. The availability development program is Jack distribution of graphic a continuing process on leadership in intermodal in trailers and containers and
of rail transportation for the K. Wesley, assistant vice materials about available Missouri Pacific. To meet this freight services, combining the moved via rail to its
movement of raw materials to president at St. Louis. In the industrial sites to civic leaders challenge, MoPac has invested use of various modes of
the factories and the finished southwest area, he is capably and prospective industries are heavily in modernizing its transportation rail, Today, Missouri Pacific is
products to the world's markets assisted by Louis P. Vinet of the basics of the program. motive power and freight - barge and airplane to international in its freight
has been a major point to Dallas and Jack T. Taylor of The success of the railroad's carrying equipment. In 1975, provide its customers with services. Direct service to
consider in determining a Houston, directors of industrial efforts to attract industries to MoPac spent $138-million in more efficient and dependable eleven Gulf ports, three
suitable location for an development. The efforts of this the area it serves furtherance of its freight handling service. gateways to Mexico, and
industry site. organization are directed During 1975, a total of 177 new modernization program. Most More than 400 freight trains interline service to all major
MoPac serves a area toward serving the commercial and expanded industries of this money was invested in daily move over Missouri ports in the U.S. is
with its 12,000 miles of main and industrial enterprises located along Missouri rebuilding track and track Pacific's tracks. These include MoPac also offers
line mileage, with connections already located on the Pacific's line. These industries structures, and a record such fast freights as the transcontinental rail service,
to major gateways of the railroad's line as well as represented an estimated equipment purchasing piggyback fleet, chemical connecting Canada to Mexico
United States. attracting new industries to the capital investment of $862- program which included 2,591 trains, the "whirlwind" from via the Laredo gateway.
the early days towns served by the million. Since 1970, 1,100 firms new freight cars and 80 diesel the southeast to the west coast. MoPac also has sales offices
railroading, industrial agents MoPac's industrial have invested $3.4-billion in on- locomotives. Since 1961, Aditionally, more unit trains strategically located in Japan
have been actively engaged in development program always line facilities. Missouri Pacific has invested solid trainloads of coal, iron, and Mexico for handling the
the promotion of the is on the alert to secure new and The growing industrial might over $l-billion in its and rock are being added to details of import - export
While the industrial picture of expanded industrial growth for of the southwest demands modernization program, the growing list of special shipments. Thus, cities served
Texas and the southwest has the southwest. Direct contact adequate making it among the leaders in services offered by MoPac. by Missouri Pacific are readily
changed considerably since the with industries and industrial MoPac is prepared to provide terms of freight car fleet and The growth of the railroad's linked to the rest of the world
pioneering days of the 1870s. prospects, assistance of the the shipper with the type of overall quality of trackage. TOFC-COFC (piggyback) (See Page 8)
ROUND HOUSE The round-house, shown in the center picture here, was the repair shop for many of the steam locomotives that are pictured in the upper and lower sections. A
large work crew of experienced mechanics was based in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES A common sight on Missouri Pacific's rails are freight trains as singly or in tandem as shown, are powered by a V-type tubro charged diesel engine
Taylor. pictured above powered by three GP-35 diesel locomotives. The units, which can be operated capable of producing 2500 -h.p. Each locomotive weighs